United Kingdom Semple, Causton, Weir, Maxwell Davies: Benedict Nelson (baritone), Mad Song Ensemble / Joshua Ballance (conductor). Cardiff University Concert Hall, 7.5.2022. (PCG)
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Stunning solo playing from Christian Tetzlaff at Wigmore Hall
United Kingdom Nielsen, Bach, Bartók: Christian Tetzlaff (violin). Wigmore Hall, London, 6.5.2022. (CS)
Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra offers efficient support and instrumental colour to Bryn Terfel’s Wagner
United Kingdom Wagner, R. Strauss, Toby Anderson: Sir Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone), Clara Dent (oboe), Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra / Marios Papadopoulos & John Traill (conductors). Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, 5.5.2022. (CR)
The Wigmore Hall artistry of Jakub Józef Orlínski and Michał Biel was of peerless quality and equality
United Kingdom Fux, Purcell, Czyż, Karłowicz, Moniuszko, Handel: Jakub Józef Orliński (countertenor), Michał Biel (piano), Wigmore Hall, London, 1.5.2022. (MBr)
Erina Yashima conducts a brilliant debut with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in Glasgow
United Kingdom Dvořák, Thea Musgrave, Brahms: Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Erina Yashima (conductor). New Auditorium, Glasgow Concert Hall, 4.5.2022. (GT)
Phenomenally enriching LPO day, perhaps a gateway to a new future for Knussen’s music?
United Kingdom OK!: A Celebration of Oliver Knussen: Royal Festival Hall, London, 31.4.2022. (CC)
Dorothea Röschmann helps illuminate song at the 11th Leeds Lieder Festival
United Kingdom 11th Leeds Lieder Festival Opening Gala Recital: Dorothea Röschmann (soprano) and Joseph Middleton (piano). Livestreamed (and now available on YouTube) from Howard Assembly Room, Leeds, 28.4.2022. (JPr)
Gloucester hears a fine celebration of the 150th anniversary of Vaughan Williams
United Kingdom Vaughan Williams: Hannah Roper (violin), Jonathan Hope (organ), Catriona Holsgrove (soprano), Catherine Perfect (alto), Deryck Webb (tenor), James Geidt (baritone), Gloucester Choral Society / Adrian Partington (conductor). Gloucester Cathedral, 30.4.2022. (JQ)
